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  1. prayer book - Why do we use yud, yud? - Mi Yodeya

    Possible Duplicate: Double Yud as G-ds Name In the siddur we often do not write out the four letter name of God (yud,kay, vav, kay) but instead write yud, yud. Why do we do this? Is this a diff...

  2. words - Double Yud as G-ds Name - Mi Yodeya

    Jul 15, 2012 · What is the significance of the double Yud used as a stand-in for G-d's name?

  3. hebrew - Prounciation - IM vs YIM? with ים ending - Mi Yodeya

    The patach syllable is left open, and the yud opens the next syllable. (Note that to close a syllable one needs a shva nach, or a dagesh chazak which is the functional equivalent.

  4. The spelling of the name פינחס Pinchas in Tanach - Mi Yodeya

    The letter yud symbolizes the holiness conferred on a Jew by circumcision and the associated weakening of carnal pleasure (compare Rambam, Moreh Nevuchim 3:49). Appropriately, then, …

  5. number - Interpretation of these Letters? - Mi Yodeya

    Jul 3, 2024 · What are different gematria interpretations of די (Dalet, Yud), 14? What is the depth of this combination in this order? Do I interpret them together or each individually and what is the depth, ins...

  6. halacha - Holiness status of Yod-Yod - Mi Yodeya

    Apr 13, 2017 · Just recently (22 Cheshvan, 5774) a letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe discussing the Yud-Yud spelling was published in a leaflet - page 22. In that letter he mentions the opinion of Rabbi …

  7. Interchangeable usage of Hebrew letters (such as Beis and Vav, etc ...

    Letters of the Palate: Gimmel, Yud, Kaf, Chaf, Koof. Gimmel & Kaf: Loi Seileich Rachil="You shall not go about spying" (Lev-19:16 Rashi), although Rachil is spelled with a Chaf, is related to expressions of …

  8. How do I pronounce "yod" when there is a dot inside of it?

    Definitely off-topic, but welcome. In case you overlooked it, you also have a dot (known as a "dagesh") in the Yud in your name.

  9. number - י-ו as a name of Hashem - Mi Yodeya

    Apr 13, 2017 · You cited a Tosefos about Yud Hey. The Tosefos does not mean what you say on two accounts - 1) he is talking about an existing name of Hashem, namely the name Yud Hey, which is …

  10. hebrew - Did the Masoretes add the yud symbols? - Mi Yodeya

    Did the Masoretes add the yud symbols? Ask Question Asked 7 years, 5 months ago Modified 1 year, 4 months ago